Advance Directives
When it comes to your health, planning is crucial. Even if you are perfectly healthy, it is essential to consider what medical treatments you would want if you were too ill to communicate health care decisions. Putting advance directives into place can ensure you receive the type of care you would desire if you are […]
Guide to Inheritance Tax in the USA
Our guide is designed to simplify the complex nature of inheritance taxes. We can empathize with the fact that when saying goodbye to a loved one, the last thing you want to be doing is considering inheritance tax on cash and assets. But as the old saying goes, there are only two things that are […]
Bible Verses about Healing
Illnesses can be quite overwhelming for some individuals and families, instilling fear and worry. Having a severely ill relative or loved one can take a toll on you either mentally, physically, or financially. There are many Bible verses about healing that will uplift your soul, encourage and strengthen you while you hope for God’s healing. […]
Filial Piety – A child’s responsibility to a parent
What’s a child’s responsibility to an ill and/or elderly parent? The Chinese practice of filial piety is a good place to look. Filial piety is the responsibility of a person to his or her parent, country, ancestors, or leaders. Filial refers to the relationship that exists between a child and his or her parents. Piety […]
What is Sitting Shiva? An explanation for the non-Jewish person
The Jewish people have a unique ritualistic way of grieving a loved one. This can seem very foreign to the non-Jew. The Jewish people believe in expressing their sadness openly and have five stages of mourning: aninut, Shiva, sheloshim, yud-bet Chodesh, and yahrzeit. Shiva, also referred to as Sitting Shiva is the second stage of mourning […]
Understanding the role of a trust agreement in end of life planning
The recent pandemic induced by the Coronavirus reveals how unexpected circumstances can result in loved ones being lost before their time. When a person dies unexpectedly they may fail to have a plan in place to leave their assets to a successor. This can cause confusion and also make those receiving the assets pay unnecessary […]
What Is a Last Will and Testament?
We avoid conversations about death, often forgetting death is a part of our life cycle. It is a crucial part of life because it completes our life. Avoiding these conversations also distracts us from preparing for it, with the most important preparation being a last will and testament. Most people do not know when, where […]
How to Express Condolences – Etiquette Guide
Our comprehensive guide to the tough topic of expressing condolences Expressing condolences is an always appreciated form of support that shows you’re not only keeping them in your thoughts, but that you’re there when they need you. When a friend loses a loved one of their own, we can often feel helpless. Receiving messages or […]
What Does Probate Mean? A Quick Guide
Probate is a legal process that ensures the assets of someone who has passed away are distributed properly. If there is a will, it must be verified as legitimate by a court of law. The executor named in the will is then formally appointed to determine the value of the deceased person’s estate, pay off […]
The Last Rites
The last rites are a ceremonial process given to Catholics who are on the verge of dying. This article is intended to provide a fundamental understanding of the ceremony. What are the Last Rites? In Catholicism, last rites are sets of prayers and ordinances ministered to someone who is on the verge of dying, usually […]
